THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
TCS MARATHON (42.2K)
AIMS-CERTIFIED
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
TCS MARATHON (42.2K)
AIMS-CERTIFIED
THE CANBERRA TIMES MARATHON FESTIVAL
HALF MARATHON (21.1K)
AIMS-CERTIFIED
TCS MARATHON (42.2K)
Date:Sunday, 12 April 2026
Start time:6:15am Start
Event Village:John Dunmore Lang Place
Start Line: King George Terrace
All TCS Marathon finishers will receive a FREE 2026 finishers t-shirt.
Sunday, 12 April 2026
Event Village: John Dunmore Lang Place
Start Line: King George Terrace
6:15am Start
PRICING
Standard pricing ends at 11:59PM on 26 February 2026.
Must be at least 18 years old on race day.
STANDARD
$220/ Adult
STANDARD
$220/ Adult
AIMS CERTIFIED COURSE
(New Course in 2026)
Experience the thrill of Canberra’s premier marathon course, taking you through the capital’s most iconic and scenic locations – from the Parliamentary Triangle to lakeside paths, parklands, and national landmarks.
The course loops around Parliament House, past Telopea Park, and heads down Kings Avenue to State Circle. From there it’s an out-and-back along Adelaide Avenue into the green surrounds of Weston Park, followed by a lakeside run on Alexandrina Drive.
New for 2026, you’ll run from Flynn Drive, rejoin State Circle, and power onto Parkes Way for a stretch past the War Memorial, with a turnaround near Duntroon. Cross Kings Avenue Bridge, take on one final loop of Telopea, and finish strong on King Edward Terrace – capping off an unforgettable marathon experience.
TCS MARATHON
TIMETABLE & WAVE STARTS
Sunday, 12th April
| 5:00am | Event Village Opens |
| 6:05am | Racing Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 6:15am | Priority and Wave A starts |
| 6:25am | Wave B starts |
| 6:40am | TCS Marathon Start Line Closes |
| 9:40am | Marathon Presentation |
| 2:00pm | All Runners Must Have Crossed the Finish Line (Event Concludes) |
*Course subject to change.
Marathon Cut-Off Time: All marathoners have until 2pm to cross the finish line, allowing approximately 7.5 hours from the start to complete the course.
PRIZE MONEY
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
| $2,000 | $1,000 | $750 |
TCS MARATHON
EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
Sunday, 12th April
| 5:00am | Event Village Opens |
| 6:05am | Racing Wheelchair Wave starts |
| 6:15am | Priority and Wave A starts |
| 6:25am | Wave B starts |
| 6:40am | TCS Marathon Start Line Closes |
| 9:40am | TCS Marathon Presentation |
| 2:00pm | All Runners Must Have Crossed the Finish Line (Event Concludes) |
Age limits
Participants must be 18 years + on race day.
Start line
King George Terrace, Parkes
Marathon starts: 6:15am
Marathon start closes: 6:40am
Priority Start
Any participant who plans on running under 4min/km can apply for a priority start at the front of the start. Please upload your "proof of results when you register".
TCS Marathon Wave Start Times
6:05am - Wheelchair wave
6:15am - Priority:
Priority: Male runners aiming to finish the race in under 3hr 15min and female runners aiming to finish the race in under 3hr 30min.
6:15am - Wave A:
Wave A: This is for runners aiming to finish the race under 4hrs.
6:25am - Wave B:
This is for runners aiming to finish the race over 4hrs.
6:40am - Start line closes
TCS Marathon road cut off
6:40am - All participants must have crossed the start line
2:00pm - All participants must have crossed the Finish Line (42.2km)
Drink stations
Located approximately every 2.5km - 3km on the course.
Please note that FIXX Nutrition is the electrolyte and Gu is the gel supplier.
FIXX Nutrition Electrolytes will be available. Flavours TBC in March 2026
GU Gels will be available. Flavours TBC in March 2026
| Location | Products | Flavour/Type | Personal Refreshments | Toilet | First Aid Post/Roving in the Area |
| 3.5k | Water | N/A | No | Yes | No |
| 6.2 & 38k | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 9k & 40.5k | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 12k | Water/GU Gels | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 16.5k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 20.5k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 24k | Water/FIXX/Gu Gels | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 27k | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 31k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 34k | Water/FIXX | TBC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 42.2k (Finish Line) | Water/FIXX | TBC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Marathon participants are able to utilise the personal refreshment drop off. If you require personal refreshments throughout your race you can drop off your refreshments at the Info Marquee on Saturday 11 April between 8am - 2pm.
Pace leaders
All Pace Group Leaders will be identifiable in event gear with a flag and their particular pace time clearly visible on their race bib.
Event Guide
Event Guide will be available for download closer to the event.
Clothes left on barriers at start line
All clothes that have been left on barriers at the start line will be collected and donated to charity.
Clothing storage
Clothing storage is available during the run/walk. Your race number features a tear-off strip for you to attach to your backpack or clothing bag. Do not leave any valuables in your bag as we cannot accept responsibility for valuables lost or stolen.
We no longer offer single-use plastic bags at the bag drop, so please remember to bring your own bag to the event.
Wheelchair information
Racing wheelchair:If you are a racing wheelchair please contact timing@solemotive.com to secure your spot. The racing wheelchair wave will start approximately 10 minutes before the official Marathon start – at 6:05am. Please be at the start line no later than 5:50am
Non racing wheelchair:Sole Motive accommodates wheelchairs in our event. If you’re not a Racing Wheelchair Athlete, please start at the back of the final wave in your event.
Will there be an awards ceremony at the end of the event and how will the top 3 place getters be awarded?
Yes, place getters will be awarded based on gun time rather than the adjusted time for each run (net time). Trophies and prizes will be presented to participants post-race.
NOTE: Age group medals will be posted to the Top 3 placegetters in the following age groups 2-3 weeks after the event
Marathon
18-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; 85+
Trophies and monetary prizes will be awarded to overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female place getters.
Male - 1st $2000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $750
Female - 1st $2000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $750
Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Rankings
More information on Age Group World Championships and how to gain ranking points or qualify for the Marathon Age Group World Championships can be found here: https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/rankings
Shuttle Bus Service
The Shuttle Bus Service is only available on Sunday, 12 April 2025 for TCS Marathon and Half Marathon participants.
For more event information, visit our FAQ's page.
All courses (excluding the Kids Dash) will be certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
All courses (excluding the Kids Dash) will be certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and measured to World Athletics Standards.
*Courses & Schedules are subject to change and improvement.
PARTNERS